Desire a Challenging Position as Senior Economist to develop market-based incentives (such as nutrient trading), as well as bio-energy and climate change issues relating to agriculture.

A highly talented and enthusiastic Economist with great deal of experience working on a variety of projects relating to the development of market-based incentives (such as nutrient trading), as well as bio-energy and climate change issues relating to agriculture. Self motivated, with proven track record of success implementing other projects to influence economic policy decision-making related to domestic and globally relevant environment and development issues.

Summary of Qualifications

Over 12 years of Solid Experience working on a wide range of economic issues.

Uncommon ability to write clearly and concisely in styles targeted to specific audiences.

Great experience working with external partners and collaborators and the ability to convene and manage multi-disciplinary international teams of experts.

Uncommon ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Familiarity with statistical/analytical software packages (i.e. SAS).

Ability to train and manage subordinates.

Great ability to function well within multidisciplinary teams.

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and willingness to collaborate with a cross-functional team to drive the implementation and execution of projects.

Professional Experience

Cousins Resource Institute, Stony Point, NY 2000 - PresentEconomist

Conduct empirical research on natural resource issues and formulate pragmatic policy recommendations based on the research, undertake and provide technical expertise and assistance in economic and environmental modeling.

Identify key environmental and economic policy issues and design related research projects that influence decision-makers on the issues.

Create and implement an outreach strategy for projects to reach targeted audiences using the Internet and other state-of-the-art vehicles for communication as well as traditional mediums of communications such as research publications.

Fundraise for prospective projects.

Develop and manage partnerships with stakeholders in project areas.

Design budget, research agenda, meet project objectives.

Manage subcontracts and report obligations to fund providers.

Supervise project staff.

Global Investors, Stony Point, NY 1995 - 2000 Associate Economist

Worked closely with senior portfolio manager and research team to achieve excellent investment performance.

Carried out portfolio rebalances as well as handling contributions and redemptions.

Reviewed fund holdings and responded to corporate actions.

Implement appropriate rebalance constraints when necessary.

Reviewed stocks, and corporate actions.

Reviewed trades to ensure that relevant market information is incorporated in the alpha, risk and t-cost models.

Worked closely with New York trading desk to coordinate trading strategy.